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City of Murals

TP#122 - Free Art Friday - simple find some FREE art or artwork take a photograph and

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100 Pictures #99 - Mural

 

Tucson has a rich history of participatory, grassroots murals popping up on homes, retaining walls, businesses and community centers. Many of these murals are infused with the spirit of the community to promote heritage. Tucson was one of the birthplaces of the Chicano mural movement in the mid 1970’s. This movement continued to grow and spread as part of a larger movement in the American west and southwest. In the Barrio Anita neighorhood the work of local muralist David Tineo adorns a freeway wall along a little strip park. With my sister visiting this week we have been enjoying some of the local community art displays.

 

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